Delhi vs Punjab, 64th Match

That ends another exciting game of cricket. One team has qualified for the play offs and there are just three slots left now. Do join us tomorrow to see which of the other sides can find their way to the qualifiers. Until then on behalf of Sid V, Sid P, Sriram, Kiran and the entire commentary team, this is Shashreek Roy saying thank you and good bye!

Yadav: I just let the captain know what field I want. Morne and Irfan support me really well. I have fun in this format because sometimes you do well and sometimes you get hit. The ball was swinging well today and I'm just trying to put together some consistent performances.

For some reason a Panasonic representative, present in the panel, decides to hand over the IPL trophy to Umesh Yadav. Surely he wasn't aware of the value of the trophy, nor its significance

Hussey: I think we were right in the game until the last three overs. Full credit to Irfan and Mahela for how they played. Awana has probably been the find of the tournament for us as far as our bowling goes and he has shown why he really is a future talent for Indian cricket.

Sehwag: There was some movement on the track and our bowlers took early wicket. That's why we restricted Punjab to a score below 140. We were expecting Mahela to play until the end, he took his time and played beautifully and Ojha supported him well. I just tell my fast bowlers to bowl quick and enjoy how they bowl.

That seals the game for Delhi and it also seals a spot in the qualifiers for the Daredevils. At the end one has to say that Punjab failed to capitalise on the opportunities that were handed to them and allowed Delhi to get across the finish line. Punjab started the second innings very well by ripping through four of Delhi's batsmen quite early. Mahela and Ojha then put on a very good partnership of over 50 and laid the platform for their side. After Ojha's dismissal, Irfan unleashed some aggressive shots and put his side on course to wrapping up the game. Mahela then maintained his composure to take his side to victory by hitting the winning runs.

Ojha: Winning is always important and it feels special. It was a half tracker and I though I would hit it for a six but I missed out. Sharing the dressing room with Mahela and the likes is always a very good learning experience.

18.6 Azhar Mahmood to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, Mahela Jayawardene finishes it in style! Short on middle and leg, Mahela Jayawardene gets on top of the bounce and pulls it between midwicket and long on for a boundary

18.5 Azhar Mahmood to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, poor bowling! Short on middle and leg, Mahela Jayawardene swivels in his crease and pulls it away to the vacant deep square leg region. That brings up a half century for Mahela Jayawardene

18.3 Azhar Mahmood to Irfan Pathan, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Irfan Pathan drives it to long on for a single

18.2 Azhar Mahmood to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene cuts it to backward point and scmapers through for a quick single

18.1 Azhar Mahmood to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene drives it to the man at point

Azhar Mahmood [3.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack

17.6 Awana to Irfan Pathan, FOUR, superb strike! Full on middle and leg, Irfan Pathan slogs it away to deep square leg for a boundary

17.5 Awana to Irfan Pathan, FOUR, fabulous placement! Full outside the off stump, Irfan Pathan gets a good stride forward and lofts it over the infield to extra cover for a boundary

17.4 Awana to Irfan Pathan, 2 runs, short on middle and leg, Irfan Pathan heaves it away to backward square leg. Gurkeerat does well at the boundary to stop the ball from getting past him. Irfan Pathan then charges back and runs well to complete a second

17.3 Awana to Irfan Pathan, FOUR, easily done! Slower short delivery on middle and leg, Irfan Pathan waits on it and pulls it away to backward square leg for a boundary

17.2 Awana to Irfan Pathan, no run, short of a length outside the off stump, Irfan Pathan backs away and tries to cut it away but misses

17.1 Awana to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene punches it to sweeper cover

Parvinder Awana [3.0-0-7-3] is back into the attack

16.6 Praveen Kumar to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, short on middle and leg, Mahela Jayawardene pulls it away to backward square leg for a single

16.5 Praveen Kumar to Irfan Pathan, 1 run, length delivery on the off stump, Irfan Pathan drives it to mid off

16.3 Praveen Kumar to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, poor ball! Short on middle and leg, Mahela Jayawardene pulls it away to fine leg for a boundary

16.2 Praveen Kumar to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene drives it back to the bowler

16.1 Praveen Kumar to Irfan Pathan, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the leg stump, Irfan Pathan flicks it down to fine leg

Praveen Kumar [3.0-0-20-1] is back into the attack

Remember that 27 run over that Chawla had given away against Mumbai? Well forget about it, Chawla has just bowled a maiden!

15.6 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, slightly short outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene cuts it to the man at backward point

15.5 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene drives it back to the bowler

15.4 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene defends it back to the bowler

15.3 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, the wrong one again, pitches outside the off stump and comes back in to the right hander. Mahela Jayawardene gets onto the front foot and tries to defend but misses and gets struck on the pad. Chawla appeals for lbw but the umpire turns it down

15.2 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, wrong one from Chawla, outside the off stump, pitches and comes back in to the right hand. Mahela Jayawardene drives but gets beaten

15.1 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, pitches and turns away from the right hander, Mahela Jayawardene tries to drive but misses

14.6 Harmeet Singh to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, length on middle and leg, Mahela Jayawardene drives it to long on

14.5 Harmeet Singh to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, back of the hand delivery outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and guides it down to third man. The fielder has a shy at the striker's end but the keeper fails to collect it

14.4 Harmeet Singh to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, short outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene cuts it away off the backfoot to deep backward point

14.3 Harmeet Singh to Irfan Pathan, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Irfan Pathan flicks it away to fine leg

14.2 Harmeet Singh to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, short outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene cuts it away square of the wicket

13.6 Chawla to Naman Ojha, out Caught by Mandeep Singh!! A pathetic delivery has resulted in a wicket! Dragged short on middle, Naman Ojha swivels and pulls it hard towards the man at deep mid-wicket. Mandeep stays within the playing area near the boundary and takes a good catch. He quickly follows that up with a celebration with his finger on his lips while looking at the crowd. Naman Ojha c Mandeep Singh b Chawla 34(29) [4s-3 6s-2]

Chawla to Naman Ojha, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

13.5 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, short outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and guides it down to short third man

13.4 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, superb stroke! Flighted outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene gets onto the front foot and drives it to deep extra cover for a boundary

13.3 Chawla to Naman Ojha, 1 run, pushed through on middle and leg, Naman Ojha flicks it away to long on

13.2 Chawla to Naman Ojha, no run, flatter on the off stump, Naman Ojha defends it back to the bowler

13.1 Chawla to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, tossed up on the leg stump, Mahela Jayawardene flicks it away to deep mid wicket for a single

Piyush Chawla [2.0-0-26-0] is back into the attack

12.6 Azhar Mahmood to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, length delivery outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and guides it down to third man

12.5 Azhar Mahmood to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, short on middle and leg, Mahela Jayawardene gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away to backward square leg for a boundary. That bings up the 50 run partnership between Mahela Jayawardene and Naman Ojha

12.4 Azhar Mahmood to Naman Ojha, 1 run, dropped! Length delivery on middle and leg, Naman Ojha launches it towards long on. Chawla at the boundary get under it but puts it down

12.3 Azhar Mahmood to Naman Ojha, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Naman Ojha taps it to the man at point

12.2 Azhar Mahmood to Naman Ojha, no run, back of a length on the off stump, Naman Ojha opens the face of the bat and guides it down to the man at backward point

12.1 Azhar Mahmood to Naman Ojha, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Naman Ojha opens the face of the bat and guides it to the man at backward point

Azhar Mahmood [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack

11.6 Harmeet Singh to Naman Ojha, 1 run, low full toss on the off stump, Naman Ojha drives it to long off for a single

11.5 Harmeet Singh to Naman Ojha, FOUR, short outside the off stump, Naman Ojha tries to cut and gets a thick outside edge that goes past the keeper down to third man for a boundary

11.4 Harmeet Singh to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, short on the leg stump, Mahela Jayawardene pulls it away to fine leg for a single

11.3 Harmeet Singh to Naman Ojha, 1 run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Naman Ojha defends it to point for a single

11.2 Harmeet Singh to Naman Ojha, FOUR, wonderful timing! Full outside the off stump, Naman Ojha gets onto the front foot and punches it over the infield, between extra cover and long off for a boundary

11.1 Harmeet Singh to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene taps it down to third man

10.6 Chawla to Naman Ojha, SIX, mammoth! If you thought the last one was big, think again! Flighted on middle, Naman Ojha gets down the track and smashes it straight down the ground into the stands

10.5 Chawla to Naman Ojha, SIX, massive! Tossed up on middle, Naman Ojha gets ahead and lofts it straight down the ground for a big six

6.5 Praveen Kumar to Naman Ojha, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, angled in to the right hander. The ball pitches and seams away from the right hander. Naman Ojha tries to defend but gets beaten by the movement

6.4 Praveen Kumar to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, length ball on middle and leg, Mahela Jayawardene pushes it to mid on and rushes through for a single

6.3 Praveen Kumar to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene shuffles across and tries to flick it away but misses and gets struck on the pad

5.5 Awana to Naman Ojha, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Naman Ojha gets behind the line and defends it watchfully

Naman Ojha, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.4 Awana to Ross Taylor, out Caught by Saini!! Awana is on fire! Length delivery on the off stump, pitches and straightens. Ross Taylor pushes at it and gets a faint outside edge that carries to the keeper who takes a good low catch. Ross Taylor fails yet again. Ross Taylor c Saini b Awana 0(2)

Awana to Ross Taylor, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

5.3 Awana to Ross Taylor, no run, full outside the off stump, Ross Taylor tries to drive but misses it completely

Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.2 Awana to Venugopal Rao, out Caught by Saini!! Good length delivery just outside the off stump, Venugopal Rao drives off the front foot but gets an outside edge that goes through to the keeper who takes it comfortably. Can Awana inspire his side to defend this low total? Venugopal Rao c Saini b Awana 7(7) [4s-1]

3.6 Awana to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene punches it to the man at cover point

3.5 Awana to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene defends it back to the bowler

3.4 Awana to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene lets it go through to the keeper

3.3 Awana to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, poor delivery! Short and wide outside the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene gets on top of the bounce and cuts it hard to deep backward point for a boundary

3.2 Awana to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Mahela Jayawardene gets onto the front foot and defends

Mahela Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease

3.1 Awana to Sehwag, out Bowled!! Awana has taken a huge wicket! Good length delivery on middle and leg, Sehwag tries to flick it away but misses. The ball strikes his thigh pad and goes on to knock over one bail. Sehwag looks pretty disappointed, Awana on the other hand is absolutely pumped. Sehwag b Awana 8(9) [6s-1]

Awana to Sehwag, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Parvinder Awana, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

2.6 Praveen Kumar to Sehwag, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Sehwag guides it to gully

2.5 Praveen Kumar to Sehwag, no run, dropped! Shocking stuff from David Hussey! Short on middle, Sehwag tries to pull it away but miscues it to the man at mid-on. Hussey gets under it and tries to take it with his fingers pointing up but ends up dropping it

2.4 Praveen Kumar to Venugopal Rao, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Venugopal Rao taps it to short cover and scampers through for a single

2.3 Praveen Kumar to Venugopal Rao, FOUR, fabulous shot! Short and wide outside the off stump, Venugopal Rao cuts it hard and sends the ball over the infield to deep backward point for a boundary

2.2 Praveen Kumar to Sehwag, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Sehwag clips it to short mid wicket

Venugopal Rao, right handed bat, comes to the crease

2.1 Praveen Kumar to Warner, out Caught by Azhar Mahmood!! Poor stroke! Short outside the off stump, Warner tries to pull it across the line but ends up skying the ball towards gully. Mahmood runs from second slip towards gully and takes the catch well to dismiss Warner. Warner c Azhar Mahmood b Praveen Kumar 14(8) [4s-3]

Praveen Kumar to Warner, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

1.6 Azhar Mahmood to Sehwag, no run, length ball on the off stump, Sehwag drives it to the man at mid-off

1.5 Azhar Mahmood to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump, Sehwag opens the face of the bat and drives it to the man at point

1.4 Azhar Mahmood to Warner, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Warner flicks it to deep mid wicket for a single

1.3 Azhar Mahmood to Warner, FOUR, short on leg stump, Warner fends it away awkwardly down to fine leg for a boundary

1.3 Azhar Mahmood to Warner, wide, length delivery angled down the leg side

1.2 Azhar Mahmood to Warner, FOUR, crunched! Short and wide outside the off stump, Warner rocks onto the back foot and employs a square drive to send the ball to sweeper cover for a boundary

1.1 Azhar Mahmood to Warner, no run, length delivery on the off stump, Warner drives it to the man at mid-off

Azhar Mahmood, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Praveen Kumar to Sehwag, SIX, lovely hand eye co-ordiantion! Pitched up on middle and leg, Sehwag just lifts it across the line with minimal footwork and sends it over the ropes at long on for a maximum

0.5 Praveen Kumar to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Sehwag punches it back towards the bowler

0.4 Praveen Kumar to Sehwag, no run, pitched up on middle and leg, tailing in to the right hander, Sehwag comes down the track and tries to drive but gets an inside edge onto his pad

0.3 Praveen Kumar to Warner, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Warner pulls it to deep mid wicket for a single

0.2 Praveen Kumar to Warner, FOUR, powerful stroke! Slightly short and wide outside the off stump, Warner waits on it and slaps it to extra cover for a boundary

0.1 Praveen Kumar to Warner, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, Warner pushes at it off the back foot but gets an inside edge that goes back towards the bowler

Warner and Sehwag are at the crease. Warner is on strike. Praveen Kumar will open the attack

The players have made their way to the middle and are ready for the start of play

This has been a spirited performance from Delhi. The Punjab top order failed to get going as the bowlers bowled a great line. The fielding was also excellent. David Hussey stood out and played a lone hand once again. Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron all chipped in with wickets. Can Delhi chase this target down easily or will Punjab bowl out of their skins? Join us in a bit for the run-chase.

Aaron: The pitch is a tad slow but the ball is doing something off the wicket. It will quicken up now.

19.6 Aaron to Awana, 1 run, the slow dipping full toss outside off, Awana reaches out for it and dabs it to short cover, the bowler does not pick it up cleanly and they sneak a run

19.5 Aaron to David Hussey, 1 run, pitched up on middle, Hussey drills it to long off

19.4 Aaron to Awana, 1 run, full and straight ball on middle, Awana clears the front leg and wallops it to long off

19.3 Aaron to David Hussey, 1 run, slow and short ball outside off, Hussey pulls it to mid wicket

19.2 Aaron to David Hussey, no run, good length ball slanted in on leg stump, Hussey looks to swipe across the line to mid wicket, the ball thuds into the pad and rolls to backward point, he declines the single

19.1 Aaron to Awana, 1 run, short ball down the leg side, Awana pulls as one hand comes off the bat handle

Varun Aaron [3.0-0-14-2] is back into the attack

18.6 Morne Morkel to David Hussey, no run, yorker length ball on middle, Hussey plays it back to the bowler

18.5 Morne Morkel to David Hussey, FOUR, fuller length ball outside off, Hussey again backs away and carves it to extra cover for a boundary

18.4 Morne Morkel to David Hussey, no run, low full toss on middle, Hussey slices it to cover

18.3 Morne Morkel to Awana, 1 run, full ball just outside off, Awana thumps it uppishly to long off

18.2 Morne Morkel to Awana, no run, full ball on leg stump, Awana makes room and plays at it, the ball goes past the bat and leg stump

Parvinder Awana, right handed bat, comes to the crease

18.1 Morne Morkel to David Hussey, out Praveen Kumar Run Out!! Morne bowls a low full toss just outside off, Hussey clears the front leg and squeezes it out to the off side, he sets off for the quick single, Aaron runs in from cover and has a shy at the bowler's end, Praveen is lazy as he attempts the single, the throw is accurate and Praveen is out Praveen Kumar run out (Aaron) 8(5) [4s-1]

Morne Morkel to David Hussey, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Third umpire being called for here. Praveen Kumar is the man in question. He is OUT!

17.6 Umesh Yadav to Praveen Kumar, 2 runs, full and slow ball just outside off, Umesh bowled that with a scrambled seam, Praveen gets forward and nudges it to backward square leg, they sneak a couple and that ends a good spell from Umesh: 4-0-21-3.

17.5 Umesh Yadav to Praveen Kumar, FOUR, edged and safe, full and pacy delivery outside off, Praveen throws his bat at it and gets an outside edge that flies to third man, one bounce over the ropes

17.4 Umesh Yadav to Praveen Kumar, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Praveen hangs back and dabs it to mid off

17.4 Umesh Yadav to Praveen Kumar, wide, short of length ball but slanted down the leg side, Praveen misses out on the leg glance and misses it

17.3 Umesh Yadav to Praveen Kumar, no run, fuller length ball angled in just outside off, Praveen makes room and looks to thump it down the ground, but he misses

17.2 Umesh Yadav to Praveen Kumar, 2 runs, short of length ball outside off, Praveen crashes it to deep backward point, Taylor slides to his left and prevents the boundary, a couple results

Praveen Kumar, right handed bat, comes to the crease

17.1 Umesh Yadav to Chawla, out Caught by Naman Ojha!! Wonderful catch by Naman! Umesh bowls a short delivery just outside off, Chawla makes room and looks to slice it over point, he gets an outside edge and Naman moves to his left to take a sharp catch. Chawla c Naman Ojha b Umesh Yadav 10(14)

Umesh Yadav to Chawla, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Umesh Yadav [3.0-0-12-2] is back into the attack

16.6 Morne Morkel to David Hussey, SIX, that has been blasted, very full ball on middle, Hussey gets underneath it and wallops it over long on for the first six of this match

16.5 Morne Morkel to Chawla, 1 run, full pitched ball outside off, Chawla again makes room and carves it to deep backward point

16.4 Morne Morkel to David Hussey, 1 run, full pitched ball on middle, Hussey drills it to long off

16.3 Morne Morkel to Chawla, 1 run, direct hit and Hussey was gone, short ball outside off, Chawla makes room and cuts it to backward point, the fielder has a shy at the striker's end but he misses

16.2 Morne Morkel to David Hussey, 1 run, full and straight ball on middle, Hussey clears the front leg and drives it to long on

16.1 Morne Morkel to Chawla, 1 run, short of length ball on leg stump, Chawla makes room and lifts it over the bowler, he does not time it well and the ball rolls to mid on, he thinks about a couple but Hussey is not interested

Morne Morkel [2.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack

15.6 Irfan Pathan to David Hussey, no run, full ball and slower delivery just outside the leg stump, Hussey backs away and looks to swing it to mid wicket, he swings and misses

14.1 Aaron to Chawla, no run, full ball speared in on middle and leg, Chawla drives it to mid off

Varun Aaron [2.0-0-11-2] is back into the attack

13.6 Irfan Pathan to Chawla, 1 run, good length ball on middle, Chawla punchily drives it to long off

13.5 Irfan Pathan to Chawla, no run, good slower delivery from Irfan, Chawla waits for it as he attempts the cut, but he chops it to the off side

13.4 Irfan Pathan to Chawla, no run, Irfan keeps this delivery short outside off, Chawla looks to force it through cover, he mistimes it and the ball goes on the bounce to backward point

13.3 Irfan Pathan to David Hussey, 1 run, short of length ball on middle, Hussey stays back and punches it to sweeper cover

13.2 Irfan Pathan to David Hussey, FOUR, streaky boundary for Hussey, this full delivery is close to the off stump, Hussey plays it late and he angles the bat, steers it to third man where Aaron slides to his left but he cannot stop it from reaching the ropes

13.1 Irfan Pathan to Chawla, 1 run, full ball from Irfan on the pads, Chawla whips it to deep mid wicket

Irfan Pathan [2.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack

Time-out!

12.6 Pawan Negi to Chawla, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the pads, Chawla pushes it to long on

Piyush Chawla, left handed bat, comes to the crease

12.5 Pawan Negi to Gurkeerat Singh, out Stumped!! Great comeback from Negi. He slows this delivery up and gives this more loop just outside off, it draws Gurkeerat forward as he looks to push it down the ground, the ball breaks away sharply past the bat, Naman whips the bails off and Gurkeerat's back foot is just out of the crease, no need for the third umpire and Gurkeerat trudges off. Gurkeerat Singh st Naman Ojha b Pawan Negi 8(5) [4s-2]

Pawan Negi to Gurkeerat Singh, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

12.4 Pawan Negi to Gurkeerat Singh, FOUR, and another, quick ball but on the pads, Gurkeerat lifts the back leg and whips it over mid wicket for his second boundary

12.3 Pawan Negi to Gurkeerat Singh, FOUR, cracking shot from Gurkeerat, flighted delivery from Negi but too full outside off, Gurkeerat wallops it over extra cover, one bounce over the ropes

12.2 Pawan Negi to Gurkeerat Singh, no run, this delivery spins away a touch outside off, Gurkeerat pushes it to point

12.1 Pawan Negi to Gurkeerat Singh, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Gurkeerat nudges it back to the bowler

11.6 Umesh Yadav to David Hussey, no run, another superb ball from Umesh to end the over, good length ball and it veers away late, Hussey plays all around that delivery and gets beaten, he has a look at the pitch

Gurkeerat Singh, right handed bat, comes to the crease

11.5 Umesh Yadav to Azhar Mahmood, out Caught by Irfan Pathan!! Great catch by Irfan. Full ball just outside off, Mahmood swings through the line and lofts it to long off, Irfan moves to his right and he leaps to take the catch with both hands, he steadies himself and stops just in front of the ropes, good presence of mind shown by Irfan. Azhar Mahmood c Irfan Pathan b Umesh Yadav 9(7) [4s-1]

Umesh Yadav to Azhar Mahmood, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

11.4 Umesh Yadav to Azhar Mahmood, FOUR, wonderfully done by Mahmood, Umesh drags this delivery short outside off, Mahmood gets into position and powerfully pulls it to the mid wicket fence

11.3 Umesh Yadav to Azhar Mahmood, 2 runs, in the air but safe, good length ball just outside off, Mahmood looks to loft it down the ground but miscues it, it goes over the head of the fielder at mid on and they take a couple

11.2 Umesh Yadav to David Hussey, 1 run, full ball slanted in on the middle and leg stump, Hussey nudges it to mid on for a quick single

10.6 Pawan Negi to David Hussey, FOUR, elegantly done, Negi again drags this short outside off and it spins away, Hussey plays it late and cuts it nicely to the deep backward point fence

10.5 Pawan Negi to David Hussey, no run, slightly short on the stumps, Hussey hangs back and late cuts it to point

10.4 Pawan Negi to Azhar Mahmood, 1 run, almost a run-out, lots of confusion in the running, tossed up delivery just outside off, Mahmood dabs it to backward point and thinks about a quick single, Hussey responds but Mahmood hesitates, in the end Mahmood takes the single, Sehwag was initially confused as to which end to throw, he hesitates and fires a weak throw to the keeper, that allows Hussey to make it, had the throw being quicker, Hussey would have been in trouble, Viru is disappointed

10.3 Pawan Negi to David Hussey, 1 run, tossed up delivery drifting in on off stump, Hussey drives it to long off

10.2 Pawan Negi to Azhar Mahmood, 1 run, Negi keeps this delivery wide outside off, Mahmood slaps at it and the ball goes off the outside edge to short third man, Hussey is alert for the quick single and he takes it, Umesh is a little late with the throw

10.1 Pawan Negi to David Hussey, 1 run, flatter ball just outside off, Hussey goes on the backfoot and punches it to sweeper cover

Pawan Negi [1.0-0-7-0] is back into the attack

9.6 Umesh Yadav to Azhar Mahmood, no run, Umesh hangs the length back on this delivery and Mahmood punches it to short cover

9.5 Umesh Yadav to David Hussey, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Hussey works it to long leg

Azhar Mahmood, right handed bat, comes to the crease

9.4 Umesh Yadav to David Hussey, out David Miller Run Out!! Oh dear, this is not what Punjab wanted after the time-out. Umesh drags this delivery short outside off, Hussey flat bats the pull to mid on but he hits it too well, Miller is unsure of where the ball is and he sets off for the non-existent single, Negi moves to his left and has a shy at the bowler's end as Miller is sent back, Negi scores a direct hit to catch Miller well short of the crease. David Miller run out (Pawan Negi) 4(7)

Umesh Yadav to David Hussey, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

9.3 Umesh Yadav to David Hussey, no run, short of length ball and it jags away a bit outside off, Hussey dabs it to backward point

9.2 Umesh Yadav to David Hussey, no run, good line this from Umesh, goodish length ball outside off and it kicks up from the deck, Hussey hangs his bat out and the ball goes past the edge

9.1 Umesh Yadav to David Miller, 1 run, pitched up delivery on the middle and leg stump, hurries onto Miller who whips it to deep square leg, 144.4 kmph was the speed of that delivery

Time-out! Delhi will be very happy with this effort. Once again, the onus is on David Hussey to rescue Punjab.

8.6 Irfan Pathan to David Hussey, no run, this full delivery is slanted across in the channel outside off, Hussey looks to steer it to third man but gets beaten

8.5 Irfan Pathan to David Miller, 1 run, short of length ball just outside off, Miller turns it to short mid wicket for a quick single

8.4 Irfan Pathan to David Miller, no run, full ball outside off, Miller drives it to short cover

This is Sehwag's 50th match as the skipper of the Delhi Daredevils.

8.3 Irfan Pathan to David Hussey, 1 run, fuller length ball just outside off, Hussey goes for the drive as one hand comes off the bat handle, the ball rolls to third man off the outside edge

8.2 Irfan Pathan to David Hussey, no run, Irfan keeps it full on middle and it curves back in, Hussey defends it back to the bowler

8.1 Irfan Pathan to David Hussey, FOUR, poor start in his second spell from Irfan, slightly short just outside off, Hussey plays it late and he angles the bat to late cut it to the deep backward point fence

Irfan Pathan [1.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack

7.6 Umesh Yadav to David Miller, 2 runs, Umesh gets this delivery to snake back in again, Miller looks to work it to the leg side and the ball rolls to backward square leg off the inside edge for a couple

7.5 Umesh Yadav to David Miller, no run, full ball on middle and off, Miller presses forward and defends it to mid off

7.4 Umesh Yadav to David Miller, no run, short ball that rises up outside off, Miller goes for the pull but misses out

7.3 Umesh Yadav to David Miller, no run, superb ball from Umesh, full ball slanted away and it bends back in sharply, Miller tries to defend it and the ball sneaks through the defences, it nearly cut Miller in half

David Miller, left handed bat, comes to the crease

7.2 Umesh Yadav to Saini, out Caught by Sehwag!! Superb stuff from Delhi. Good length ball in the zone outside off and it straightens a fraction, Saini pushes hard at it and gets an outside edge, it goes to first slip where Sehwag takes a sharp catch, he just about hung onto it as he fell to his right. Saini c Sehwag b Umesh Yadav 15(15) [4s-2]

Umesh Yadav to Saini, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

7.1 Umesh Yadav to Saini, no run, good start from Umesh, full ball and swerving away outside off, Saini goes for the drive and he gets beaten

Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

6.6 Pawan Negi to Saini, 1 run, Negi drags it short just outside off, Saini rocks back and pulls it to deep mid wicket

6.5 Pawan Negi to David Hussey, 1 run, quicker ball angled in on leg stump, Hussey makes room and looks to work it to the leg side, gets an inside edge onto the pad and it rolls to short third man

6.3 Pawan Negi to Saini, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Saini pushes it to short cover where Mahela dives to his right to stop it

6.2 Pawan Negi to Saini, FOUR, edged and four, quicker ball just outside off, Saini goes for the drive and gets an outside edge that purrs across the turf to the third man fence

6.1 Pawan Negi to Saini, no run, flatter and slightly short outside off, Saini mistimes the cut to short cover

Pawan Negi, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

5.6 Aaron to Saini, 3 runs, nicely done by Saini, short of length ball just outside off, Saini angles the bat and guides it past Warner who dives to his left at backward point, it rolls to deep backward point where Morne runs to his right and dives to prevent the boundary

5.5 Aaron to Saini, no run, this delivery is fuller and wide outside off, Saini mistimes the drive to cover

5.4 Aaron to David Hussey, 1 run, full ball just outside the off stump, Hussey thumps it to point where Warner misfields, a rare one from him and Hussey is off the mark

David Hussey, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.3 Aaron to Mandeep Singh, out Caught by Sehwag!! Good catch by Sehwag and Aaron gets another one. Short ball from Aaron outside off, Mandeep goes for the pull but does not time it well, it goes to short mid wicket without any power, Sehwag moves to his left and takes a low catch with both hands, good stuff from the Delhi skipper. Mandeep Singh c Sehwag b Aaron 21(12) [4s-5]

Aaron to Mandeep Singh, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

5.2 Aaron to Saini, 1 run, full ball on the off stump, Saini pushes it to mid on and Umesh slides to his left to stop it

5.1 Aaron to Saini, FOUR, this is a wonderful passage of play for Punjab, short of length ball speared in on middle, Saini twirls his wrists nicely and whips it to the deep mid wicket fence

4.6 Morne Morkel to Mandeep Singh, no run, good length ball and close to the off stump line, Mandeep presses forward and defends it solidly

4.5 Morne Morkel to Mandeep Singh, FOUR, another short ball from Morne and Mandeep puts him away, he swivels and gets on top of the bounce to pull it to the deep mid wicket fence

4.4 Morne Morkel to Mandeep Singh, no run, full ball angled in on middle, dabbed to short cover

4.3 Morne Morkel to Mandeep Singh, FOUR, just past Warner at backward point, short and wide ball outside off, Mandeep slaps the cut past backward point, Warner moves to his left but the ball quickly goes past him and to the deep boundary

4.1 Morne Morkel to Mandeep Singh, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Mandeep gets forward and taps it to short cover

3.6 Aaron to Saini, no run, Aaron keeps this delivery around a good length and it straightens a touch outside off, gets some extra bounce and he gets beaten

3.5 Aaron to Mandeep Singh, 1 run, length ball and it darts back in a touch just outside off, Mandeep dabs at it and gets an inside edge onto the pad, the ball rolls to cover point and they sneak a quick single, the throw is accurate from the fielder and he scores a direct hit, but he is safe

Third umpire being called for. It is for a run-out chance against Mandeep. He is safe!

3.4 Aaron to Saini, 1 run, full and straight delivery just outside off, Saini presents the full face of the bat and drives it to long off

Naman Ojha now has the most dismissals for a wicket-keeper in this year's IPL.

3.3 Aaron to Saini, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Saini drives it back to the bowler

3.2 Aaron to Saini, no run, full ball slanted in on middle and leg, Saini nudges it to square leg

Nitin Saini, right handed bat, comes to the crease

3.1 Aaron to Shaun Marsh, out Caught by Naman Ojha!! Great start for Aaron. He comes round the wicket and spears in a good length ball on leg stump, Marsh looks to tickle it to fine leg, the ball brushes the bat and onto the pad, Naman dives to his right and takes the catch, he appeals and umpire Oxenford gives it out. Shaun Marsh c Naman Ojha b Aaron 13(15) [4s-3]

Aaron to Shaun Marsh, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Varun Aaron, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

2.6 Morne Morkel to Mandeep Singh, FOUR, in the air but safe, back of a length delivery angled in on the middle and leg stump, Mandeep whips it uppishly just to the right of the square leg fielder, he dives but it just eludes the fielder and rolls to the deep square leg fence

2.5 Morne Morkel to Shaun Marsh, leg byes, 1 run, loud appeal for an LBW but not given, Morne was convinced that Marsh was leg before but umpire Dharmasena is not interested, short of length ball on leg stump, Marsh plays inside the line of the delivery and gets hit on the pad, Morne appeals but in vain, the ball pitched just outside the line of leg stump

2.4 Morne Morkel to Shaun Marsh, no run, superb yorker from Morne, yorker length ball on middle, Marsh gets his bat down in time and digs it back to the bowler

2.3 Morne Morkel to Shaun Marsh, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Marsh dabs it to backward point

2.2 Morne Morkel to Shaun Marsh, no run, Morne drags the length short and the delivery rears up on Marsh, he drops it to the off side

2.1 Morne Morkel to Shaun Marsh, no run, good start from Morne, back of a length delivery and on the off stump line, Marsh defends it back to the bowler

Morne Morkel, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

1.6 Venugopal Rao to Shaun Marsh, 1 run, Venugopal comes over the wicket and bowls a flighted delivery on the pads, Marsh clips it to deep mid wicket, 13 runs in Venugopal's first over

1.5 Venugopal Rao to Shaun Marsh, FOUR, this is poor bowling from Venugopal, he drags this delivery short again outside off, Marsh latches onto it and crashes the cut to the deep point boundary

1.4 Venugopal Rao to Shaun Marsh, no run, tossed up delivery on the off stump, Marsh defends it

1.3 Venugopal Rao to Shaun Marsh, FOUR, again Venugopal drags this short and bowls it wide outside off, Marsh latches onto it and laces it past cover for another boundary

1.2 Venugopal Rao to Shaun Marsh, no run, flatter ball just outside off, Marsh taps it to short cover

1.1 Venugopal Rao to Shaun Marsh, FOUR, wonderful shot from Marsh and he too is away with a boundary, Venugopal drags this delivery short and it spins away outside off, Marsh goes back and cracks it past cover and the ball purrs away to the boundary

Venugopal Rao, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

0.6 Irfan Pathan to Mandeep Singh, FOUR, first runs of the bat for Punjab and Mandeep is away in style, Irfan drags this short just outside off, Mandeep thumps the pull shot to the straight mid wicket fence

0.5 Irfan Pathan to Mandeep Singh, no run, this full ball is angled across outside off and it holds its line, Mandeep dabs it to short cover

0.4 Irfan Pathan to Shaun Marsh, leg byes, 1 run, full ball slanted in on the pads, Marsh looks to nudge it to square leg, the ball hits the pad and rolls to square leg

0.3 Irfan Pathan to Shaun Marsh, no run, pitched up just outside off, Marsh pushes it to short cover

0.2 Irfan Pathan to Shaun Marsh, no run, some swing on offer for Irfan, full ball and it snakes away in the channel just outside off, Marsh hangs his bat out and the ball goes past the edge

0.1 Irfan Pathan to Mandeep Singh, leg byes, 1 run, Irfan starts off with a good length ball that bends back in on the pads, Mandeep looks to glance it to fine leg but the ball brushes the pad and rolls to fine leg

Mandeep Singh and Shaun Marsh are at the crease. Mandeep Singh is on strike. Irfan Pathan will open the attack

Right, we are all set to resume. In the head to head stats, both teams have played each other eight times, with Punjab winning five of the matches and Delhi winning three. This is Sid V here to take you through for the Punjab innings.

David Hussey: When a team is playing without fear, we play more freely. We have some good guys coming up. Mandeep and Gurkeerat are the players to watch out for. Delhi are a great time and we have to do the basics correctly. We will bat first. It looks like a good wicket. Miller replaces Harris and Harmeet Singh replaces Chitnis comes in.

Sehwag: I am not worried about winning and losing. Ross Taylor is back into the side. The toss does not matter much. Ross Taylor replaces van der Merwe. Negi replaces Nagar. We hope to deliver.

Kings XI Punjab have won the toss and elected to bat

Welcome to the Yamuna Derby. After 63 matches in this year's IPL, Delhi lock horns with Punjab for the first time today. The match is being played at the Ferozshah Kotla and Delhi will look to win today in order to seal their place in the play-offs. A win for Punjab will keep their chances of qualifying for the play-offs alive. Stay tuned for the toss and the team updates.

Preview

A rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab will be aiming to keep their play-off hopes alive when they take on table-toppers Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League match on Tuesday.

While Delhi, with 18 points from 13 games, are favourites to make it to the play-offs, Kings XI, who have of late won a few close games, would like to win their remaining three games in order to stay in contention having logged 14 points so far.

The two teams have had contrasting results in their previous matches. While Delhi were completely outplayed by Chennai Super Kings after their top-order flopped miserably, KXIP eked out a victory off the last ball courtesy some lusty shots by stand-in-captain David Hussey and young Gurkeerat Singh Ahluwalia.

The Daredevils have been mostly dependent on their top-order batsmen to fire. Inevitably when skipper Virender Sehwag or David Warner have failed to provide momentum, the home team has looked pretty ordinary as the middle-order batsmen are yet to stand-up and be counted.

Yogesh Nagar and Y Venugopal Rao got the ideal platform to prove their detractors that they too have the firepower but what one saw was a meek effort.

While the Chepauk track played its part, but on the same pitch, the likes of Murali Vijay and Suresh Raina made batting look so easy. Which again brings raises the question, does Delhi middle-order lack quality?

However, the Ferozeshah Kotla track would be better for stroke-players who like the ball coming onto the bat.

As far as the bowling is concerned, it will again depend on how well Morne Morkel bowls his opening spell. But Daredevils might not go for a four-pronged pace-attack like they did in Chennai.

Having both Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron in the squad means that Delhi won't be short on pace but certainly the attack will be a bit one-dimensional.

It can be expected that either Pawan Negi or Shahbaz Nadeem - both of whom have done well -- will be back in the playing XI. While Warner, Mahela Jayawardene and Morkel are automatic choices, it remains to be seen whether Andre Russell or Ross Taylor make a comeback in place of Roloef van der Merwe.

The KXIP side bears a settled a look despite the fact that regular skipper Adam Gilchrist hasn't made a comeback since he got injured. Hussey hasn't done a bad job and Gilchrist will expect that his bunch of pretenders pull off another upset.

A big factor can be KXIP's bowler of the season Parvinder Awana. The second highest wicket-taker of the last domestic season knows the Kotla track like the back of his hand and his inputs will certainly help his team.

Also the presence of Azhar Mahmood has changed the complexion of the side as the veteran all-rounder has given it the much-needed balance.